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Kitfox Series 7

The Kitfox Series 7
introduces a variety of both major and subtle changes in the Kitfox
history of ongoing product development. Most noteworthy is a
variety of engine system enhancements that have resulted in an
airplane that can cruise at over 150 mph, fly 700 miles non-stop,
and heft a useful load of 700 pounds. Through use of the
remarkable Rotax 914, turbo-charged engine, the Kitfox Series 7 has
a service ceiling of 25,000 feet, meaning it can operate from any
public use airport in the United States, without concern over runway
length, field elevation or air temperature.

Flight control improvements have lowered the landing speed and
reduced aileron induced yaw. The larger elevator and new
manual trim system strengthen pitch authority and stability.
The entire Rotax engine installation has been greatly simplified,
resulting in a significant reduction in assembly time. This
new installation also results in much improved windshield
weatherproofing. Like the Kitfox Series 6, which has been
replaced by the Series 7, convertible landing gear, folding wings,
and many custom features are standard.

While many of the
Series 7 performance improvements are achieved with the Rotax 914,
Continental and Lycoming engines, in addition to the popular Rotax
912S, remain very popular engine choices. Most Series 7
improvements can be retrofitted to the Kitfox Series 5 and 6

Rotax 912S

Gross Weight

1550 lbs

Top Speed

125 mph

Rate of Climb

1200 fpm

Cruise Speed

120 mph

Stall Speed

37 mph

Takeoff Roll

300 ft

Landing Roll

300 ft

Rotax 914 Turbo

Gross Weight

1550 lbs

Top Speed

160 mph

Rate of Climb

1500 fpm

Cruise Speed

150 mph

Stall Speed

37 mph

Takeoff Roll

250 ft

Landing Roll

300 ft

Continental O-200

Gross Weight

1550 lbs

Top Speed

125 mph

Rate of Climb

1200 fpm

Cruise Speed

120 mph

Stall Speed

37 mph

Takeoff Roll

300 ft

Landing Roll

300 ft

Lycoming O-235

Gross Weight

1550 lbs

Top Speed

132 mph

Rate of Climb

1300 fpm

Cruise Speed

128 mph

Stall Speed

37 mph

Takeoff Roll

275 ft

Landing Roll

300 ft

Continental
IO-240B

Gross Weight

1550 lbs

Top Speed

135 mph

Rate of Climb

1400 fpm

Cruise Speed

130 mph

Stall Speed

37 mph

Takeoff Roll

250 ft

Landing Roll

300 ft

Wingspan

32'

Wing Area

132 ft²

Wing Loading

15.5 lbs

Length

19' 8"

Length Wings
Folded

22' 7"

Width Wings Folded

8' 0"

Cabin Width

43"

Wheelbase Spring
Gear (On Center)

6' 8"

Height (Tailwheel
/ Tricycle)

5'8" / 8'0"

Height in Level
Flight

8' 4"

Gross Weight Limit

1550

Load Limits
(Sustained)

+3.8 / -1.52 G

Load Limits
(Ultimate)

+6 / -3 G

Useful Load
(912S)*

750 lbs.

Useful Load (914
Turbo)*

730 lbs.

Useful Load
(O-200)*

600 lbs.

Useful Load
(O-235)*

600 lbs.

Useful Load
(IO-240)*

600 lbs.

Fuel Capacity

26 Gallons

Cargo Bay Area

8 ft³

Cargo Load

150 lbs.

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